The time you bring that new puppy home is a joyous one. But as the weeks drag on, that excitement can turn into annoyance and frustration. You’ll wonder how you got yourself in such a mess. You will be able to find happiness in being a pet owner once again. This article covers some tips for training human’s favorite pet.
There are several techniques to make crate training your dog easier. To get a hesitant dog enthusiastic about getting in a crate, put a tempting treat like a fresh chew toy inside and close it up while your dog is outside. The puppy will want to enter the kennel to retrieve the treat. Give your dog some praise when he gets inside, so that he further associates being in the crate with good behavior.
Consistency
Correcting a dog should be done quickly and concisely. Avoid launching a lengthy tirade against your pet and his naughty behavior. Simply address the issue and move on. Also make sure that the volume of your voice commands their attention and lets them know that you mean business.
By giving your dog the proper amount of rewards, you’ll have an easier time training. Knowing when to give him a treat, and how much, is paramount. If your timing is off, your dog will not understand what you are rewarding.
Timing is crucial when you train a dog, so you need to spend an adequate amount of time training them, but not too much. Start by having a shorter training session and add a little more time daily. When your dog loses interest, quit for the day.
Dog’s Perspective
Try to view things from your dog’s perspective. You can easily become frustrated with your pet if they do not learn the basics quickly or not at all. Rather than giving up completely, you should try seeing things from your dogs perspective. This allows you to gain more insight into what is most likely to work and what should be avoided.
Establish a quiet environment when you go into a room your pet is in. Your dog should have the patience to wait for you to get settled and signal that you are ready to play with him. Avoid acknowledging the dog upon your entry, and you can foster the sort of controlled environment necessary to good behavior.
Chew Toys
Make sure your teething puppy has a bunch of chew toys readily available to him, and keep other things he likes to chew on away from him. Immediately replace the object with one of the intended chew toys. Puppies sometimes chew objects while going through their teething phase. A wet cloth that has been frozen is perfect for them during this time.
The rule of thumb with puppies and house training is to remember: what is eaten will pass. Feed your dog a high-quality diet three times a day. If you know when the puppy eats, you will be able to better predict when to take him out. This means fewer accidents!
When house-breaking your puppy, choose a specific phrase to use when it’s time to go outdoors. Every single time you take your pup to do his business, say something like “need to go out?”. It does not matter the phrase you choose, as long as you keep it consistent. This will keep him focused, and will teach him to associate those words with the action of relieving himself.
Dog training is built upon love, patience, and treats. These tips will get you and your pup started on a great relationship. Change doesn’t happen right away, but consistency will make your house a happier and calmer place.
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